Allium latifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolium
ID:
757243
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jaub. & Spach
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 3: 2 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000756576
Common Names
- Latifolium Onion
- Latifolium Leek
- Latifolium Garlic
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allium latifolium (also called Broadleaf Onion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Caucasus and Turkey and grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes. It has a white flower with a pinkish tinge and long, broad leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Allium latifolium has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allium latifolium is an umbel with white or pink tepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allium latifolium is a perennial bulb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated in pots or containers, or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in late summer or early fall. The bulbs can be divided in the fall or spring.
Where to Find Allium latifolium
Allium latifolium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Allium latifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allium latifolium?
Allium latifolium
What is the common name of Allium latifolium?
Broad-leaved Onion
What is the natural habitat of Allium latifolium?
Mountainous regions of Central and Eastern Europe
Species in the Allium genus
Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium, Allium anisotepalum, Allium antiatlanticum, Allium anzalonei, Allium apulum, Allium archeotrichon, Allium arkitense, Allium arlgirdense, Allium armenum, Allium armerioides, Allium aroides, Allium artemisietorum, Allium asarense, Allium ascalonicum, Allium aschersonianum, Allium asclepiadeum, Allium asirense, Allium asperiflorum,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-295872: Based on the initial data import
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.